One of the most active volcanoes in the world has been spouting a steady stream of lava since Tuesday evening on the French island of La Reunion in the Indian Ocean. /CFP Photo

The Piton de la Fournaise volcano, whose name translates to “Peak of the Furnace” in English, is located within Reunion National Park, a World Heritage site. /CFP Photo

Piton de la Fournaise is a “shield” volcano, a type of volcano with a low profile caused by the highly fluid lava they erupt. /CFP Photo